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Dental Assistant Location: Santa Barbara, CA.We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team to support one of Santa Barbara's leading healthcare organizations. In this role, you will work in a fast‑paced clinic setting with adults, focusing on dental assisting duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to thrive in a dynamic environment.Responsibilities Provide patient care in a clinical settingDocument patient interactions and medical procedures accuratelyTake and record patient vitalsRoom patients and prepare them for examinationsPrepare treatment room for patientsProvide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instrumentsProvide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouthProvide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study castsExpose dental diagnostic x-raysEnsure health history is updatedEducate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructionsEnsure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; call for repairs when necessaryFabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressionsMake preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study castsEssential Skills Proficiency in medical documentationExperience with taking patient vitalsExperience in rooming patientsQualifications Ability to work 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, and rotating SaturdaysFluency in SpanishEntry-level welcome; previous medical field experience preferredPay Hourly wage: $21/hr (up to $24/hr for X-ray certification). Base pay range for this position is $25.00–$25.00/hr.Benefits Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) retirement plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available)Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime off / leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)Work Environment The role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast‑paced clinic environment. The clinic provides a supportive atmosphere for both patients and staff.EEO Statement Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr